Locked On Wizards - Daily Podcast On The Washington Wizards

Washington Wizards GM Will Dawkins talked to the media today for the first time, and he gave a detailed breakdown of the state of the organization and what happens next. Ben and Abdullah were on site and reacted to Dawkins' comments. They both believe the commitment to the rebuild is the way to go. You will also hear audio from the press conference throughout the show, highlighting players such as...

Today, Wizards General Manager Will Dawkins will address the media for the first time ahead of the upcoming NBA Season, breaking a silent period where we had not heard from him since the draft. Ben and Abdullah break down what answers they expect from the Wizards' front office leader and ponder whether we'll learn anything that changes their thinking. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! 5-Hour...

A recent report from Marc Stein indicates that Ace Bailey and his camp made a concerted effort to secure the 6th overall pick for the Washington Wizards. With that said, we believe the Wizards would still have taken Tre Johnson, and it will end up being the right choice. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! 5-Hour ENERGY Enough with boring, flavorless caffeine, it’s time to give your caffeine a...

The Washington Wizards signed Sharife Cooper to a two-way contract over the weekend, adding more talent on offense to the compelling room of two-ways. The Wizards have a lot to evaluate from that room, and today we break down what we can expect from him, Jamir Watkins, and Tristan Vukcevic. Ben and Abdullah dive into expectations and how they can develop throughout the season. Support Us By Suppor...

Bryson Akins of Wizards on SI joins the show today to discuss why this year is the time for Bub Carrington to show the Washington Wizards organization what he’s got. His detailed article breaks down Bub’s strengths from his rookie season and what might be next for the young, potential starting point guard for the Wizards. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! 5-Hour ENERGY Enough with boring, fla...

The 2025 Washington Wizards don't have high expectations for winning many games...but that doesn't mean there shouldn't be excitement around the organization entering year 3 of the rebuild. Ben and Abdullah give us their thoughts on their excitement level and what Wizards fans should be on the lookout for in the 2025 campaign. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! 5-Hour ENERGY Enough with boring...

Tre Johnson has the 2nd-highest odds to win the NBA Rookie of the Year award, according to Fanduel, and we believe he has what it takes to STUN everyone and win. Cooper Flagg is the HEAVY FAVORITE, but Tre Johnson's situation will allow him to thrive in his rookie campaign in D.C. Ben and Abdullah give you all the reasons why they think Tre will win the award. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors...

On Today's Locked On Wizards, Tyler Barberis, host of the Let's Talk About it Podcast, joins to break down what will be a competitive Wizards training camp starting soon. Will we see any surprises? Who starts at PG for Washington? Tyler helps us answer all those questions. With the season starting soon, it's time for guys to rise. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! 5-Hour ENERGY Enough with bo...

With Bilal Coulibaly going down to start the year, a massive chance appears for Kyshawn George and Cam Whitmore. Who should start in that open spot? Ben and Abdullah weigh in and imagine the possibilities for those two. Also, they discuss why this has massive implications for their futures in D.C. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! 5-Hour ENERGY Enough with boring, flavorless caffeine, it’s ti...

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In today's Locked On Wizards, Ben and Abdullah discuss Washington Wizards Head Coach Brian Keefe and what his future might hold in Washington. Although it may be uncertain down the road, his role is vital now. We break down what the role is and how he should be evaluated this upcoming season. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! 5-Hour ENERGY Tee up that trip! Enter for a chance to win a dream g...

We had some fun on Locked On Wizards today. With the season approaching, we figured, let's make some predictions, but with a twist...Today, we had ChatGPT predict a future outlook for the Wizards. The results are....interesting.   Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! 5-Hour ENERGY Tee up that trip! Enter for a chance to win a dream golf trip for two to any golf tournament* in the USA. Visit  5HE...

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Cam Whitmore was added to the Wizards via the trade this summer, and he's getting a fresh start here in Washington. With that being said, the added pressure on Bilal to take an offensive leap in Year 3 makes the discourse surrounding Cam even more fascinating ahead of the season. Will he take the opportunity in front of him and take someone's spot in 2025? Also, what Wizards landed in the Locked O...

Bilal Coulibaly has had a mixed bag in the Eurobasket, with his last 4 games for France looking pretty pedestrian at best. The French were stunned by an upset loss to Georgia, which eliminated them from the FIBA EuroBasket.  In 2025, will the Wizards have Bilal on a short leash because of other talent on the wing? Ben and Abdullah wonder if it looks like an uphill battle for Bilal to get an extens...

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With a calf injury, Alex Sarr has been shut down for the remainder of the FIBA EuroBasket competition. With that said, Sarr's offseason is complete, as camp is just around the corner. How confident are fans that he will take a step forward in his second season in the league? What positive signs did he show throughout the summer league? Also, what did we pinpoint from the 2024 campaign? Ben and Abd...

After Israel beat France in the FIBA EuroBasket, it became a topic of discourse whether or not the Wizards made a mistake trading away Deni Avdija and drafting Bub Carrington. We argue it's far too early to make the proclamation, and the Wizards had to move on from Deni to orchestrate the rebuild. There's a lot of belief in Bub Carrington still, and we tell you why. Listener Survey We’ve put toget...

Washington Wizards SF Bilal Coulibaly has been playing for France, and he's looked great. With a new, aggressive approach to his offensive game, this might translate well in his third year in the NBA. Ben and Abdullah dissect what his offensive output might look like in year three if he continues to play this way. Listener Survey We’ve put together a survey to learn more about our listeners and ma...

With a plethora of young talent on the Washington Wizards, it won't be easy to find a consistent starting lineup. With that said, who should start for the Wizards? How many minutes will key veterans like CJ and Middleton play? When will Tre Johnson start? All this and more is answered by Ben and Abdullah on today's Locked On Wizards. Listener Survey We’ve put together a survey to learn more about...

In today's episode of Locked On Wizards, Ben and Abdullah discuss why the Washington Wizards need to improve as a unit in terms of playmaking. With the team ranking bottom in the league in many playmaking categories, Ben and Abdullah argue that this hurts the development of the team's young players. With that being said, it needs to improve in 2025. How does this happen? The hosts break it all dow...

Although the Washington Wizards aren't expected to win a ton of games, there is a blueprint for the team to find success this year. Greg Finberg joins the program to detail what aspects of the Wizards need the most attention. While breaking it down, we discuss the backcourt of Bub Carrington and Tre Johnsons, the role of veterans on this squad, and why the top-8 protected pick is so important for...

Wizards fans have heavy hearts following the news of John Wall's retirement from the NBA. The 5X all-star leaves a legacy in the D.C. area that's more than just basketball. With that being said, we argue that he's one of the most influential athletes in Washington, D.C. Sports history. It's a big proclamation, but we've got reasons to back it up on Locked On Wizards. We also wonder, how should the...

Washington Wizards' young French talents Bilal Coulibaly have both made the 12-man roster for the French National Team in the FIBA EuroBasket. While both have had their successes, Bilal has most recently seen the biggest rise, with Sarr taking a slight dip. We weigh in on this stock report and tell you exactly what's been happening overseas. Also, we check in on Bub Carrington, highlighting how ye...